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Beef Braciole Savory and Tender Dish

Melt in Your Mouth Beef Braciole Savory and Tender Dish

Beef Braciole is a melt in your mouth savory and tender dish that combines thinly rolled flank steak with creamy ricotta and vibrant spinach.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 1 pound Beef Flank Steak A thin, tender cut ideal for rolling.
  • 2 cups Fresh Spinach Can substitute with kale or Swiss chard.
  • 1 cup Ricotta Cheese Cottage cheese can be a lighter alternative.
  • 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese Pecorino or nutritional yeast can also be used.
  • 1/2 cup Breadcrumbs Use gluten-free crumbs as needed.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced; garlic powder can be a quick substitute.
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Basil Can use dried but reduce quantity.
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Parsley Can use dried but reduce quantity.
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For Cooking
  • 2 cups Marinara Sauce Homemade is ideal for best flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Can substitute with vegetable oil.
  • as needed Toothpicks or Kitchen Twine To secure the rolled braciole.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowl
  • oven-safe skillet
  • Meat mallet

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Gather your ingredients and equipment.
  2. On a cutting board, pound the beef flank steak to about 1/4 inch thickness and season with salt and pepper.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine spinach, ricotta, Parmesan, breadcrumbs, garlic, basil, and parsley until well-mixed.
  4. Spread the filling over the steak, leaving a 1-inch border, then roll tightly and secure with toothpicks.
  5. Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat; sear the rolled braciole for 3-4 minutes on each side.
  6. Pour marinara sauce over braciole, then cover the skillet and bake for 30-35 minutes.
  7. After baking, let the braciole rest for 5-10 minutes, then slice and serve with extra marinara.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Select high-quality flank steak for the best flavor. Avoid overfilling the steak to maintain shape during cooking.

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